Year: 2010
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Amebic colitis is common in tropics, usually presenting with variable and non-specific symptoms. Amebomas occur rarely, usually in cecum and ascending colon, when they can masquerade as colon carcinoma. This report describes the case of a 27-year-old male who presented with right abdominal mass. Radiological examination prompted us to the differential diagnosis of ameboma and he was treated with metronidazole and broad-spectrum antibiotics for two weeks. Amebic colitis should be considered as a possible diagnosis when dealing with right-sided abdominal mass.
Source: Libyan Journal of Medicine
Authors: Anuj Mishra, Mohamed Azzabi, Mohamed Hamadto, Jahnavi Mishra, Seeraj Bugren, Wael Hresha, Saleh Addalla, EhtuishF. Ehtuish
Institutions: Tripoli Central Hospital, University of Tripoli
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,993
OpenAlex ID: W2016371582